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Chinese proverb about MONEY !

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This is the proverb about money that I like the most.
* With MONEY we can buy a house BUT NOT home-sweet-home.
* With MONEY we can buy a clock BUT NOT time.
* With MONEY we can buy a bed BUT NOT sleep-well.
* With MONEY we can buy books BUT NOT knowledge.
* With MONEY we can buy good hospitalization BUT NOT health.
* With MONEY we can buy a position BUT NOT respect.
* With MONEY we can buy blood BUT NOT life.
* With MONEY we can buy sex BUT NOT love.

Money for nothingI received this proverb by mail from my friend Steven. As a workaholic, I began to wonder if money is something superior in this capitalist era, where many people are deifying money. This is contrary to the saying: "money is the king". If you have read it word by word, then it is possible that this proverb has inspired you. Indeed life needs money, but I think life more need the love of people around us especially family. Perhaps you also know many rich people whose life feel empty. Easy example of a couple who do not have children.
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  1. this is extremely wise..i'm touched,
    thanks for sharing tihese words..with you permission i'm try to share it to all friends i have..good for you,oh by the way..see my blog if you have time

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  2. You may re-post this article as long as linked back to me and not change its content. May wisdom spread to everyone.
    Regards,
    Love-Ely

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  3. There's a song from a movie called Johnny Dangerously, "If money can't buy happiness, I guess I'll have to rent it."

    It's true, money can make life easier, but won't make it perfect.

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  4. I agreed with Gretchen. We also can not be enslaved by money, because we are human.

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    Thank you. Welcome to my blog

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  10. Admin,
    Thank you. I also have a post about "Money for nothing", perhaps you like it.

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